| I've recently completed my Honky Dory after 1 year, 6 months and 2 days.
At a total cost including tools and building my own trailer $8000.00 CND, a touch more than expected. I've added more features than the plans called for... a great bonus to building your own boat. I've used some of "Montana boatbuilders" (thank you Jason) designs coupled with what I would like/need to have in my boat. The original plans were great and easy to follow. The original high-sided design was not applicable, so I cut 2" off the height from front to back. I've added level floors; steam bent oak knee braces, the round transom and huge dry boxes. I designed my anchor system and Tig welded 316 stainless and machined all the pulleys. The 28 lb anchor is stainless, an environmental decision I made. I've rowed a manufactured fiberglass boat, and hated it! They are slow and heavy and to be honest quite ugly. The "stich and glue" boats are a dream to row, very responsive, lightweight and they look great. I truly enjoyed building this boat, and enjoy the looks it gets when I take it fishing. I urge anyone to build a "stich and glue" if they truly want a strong, durable and good-looking boat. Thanks again Sandy and Jason Ken Chandler |
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